Sketch and rendering of a crossover-type SUV

I’m not an SUV guy at all, but as a family man, I understand the attraction that some people have for them. That said, I still don’t think that I could ever bring myself to drive one. However – drawing them is ok…and as a matter of fact, I was inspired to sketch my own design several nights ago. This is the result.

I guess you can think of it as a sporty SUV, with a raked roofline and hard angular edges. The surfaces are all generally flat and not very complex, which looks very clean to me. I’m not a big fan of intricate surfaces and textures, so it would be safe to say that hard edges and flat panels are quickly becoming my signature style.

I’m not totally happy with the rendering, as I feel like I rushed through the wheels and front end a bit – both elements lack refinement. However, I felt like I was starting to overwork the rendering anyway so it was best to leave it be and move on to my next design…